The Speaker designated the Honorable Roger W. Marshall to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

12:00:55 P.M.

MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.

12:20:30 P.M.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.

2:00:14 P.M.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 25.

2:00:16 P.M.

Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.

2:01:29 P.M.

The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.

2:01:31 P.M.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Pittenger to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

2:01:57 P.M.

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.

2:08:40 P.M.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 3:00 p.m. today.

3:04:32 P.M.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 25.

3:04:45 P.M.

The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.

3:04:52 P.M.

H.R. 2061

Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2061 — "To reauthorize the North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004, and for other purposes."

3:05:09 P.M.

H.R. 2061

Considered under suspension of the rules.

3:05:12 P.M.

H.R. 2061

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2061.

3:24:58 P.M.

H.R. 2061

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

3:25:53 P.M.

H. Res. 311

Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. H. Res. 311 — "Recognizing that for 50 years the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) has worked toward stability, prosperity, and peace in Southeast Asia."

3:26:04 P.M.

H. Res. 311

Considered under suspension of the rules.

3:26:07 P.M.

H. Res. 311

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 311.

3:44:22 P.M.

H. Res. 311

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

3:44:46 P.M.

S. 1141

Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 1141 — "To ensure that the United States promotes the meaningful participation of women in mediation and negotiation processes seeking to prevent, mitigate, or resolve violent conflict."

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

4:04:34 P.M.

S. 1141

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

4:06:20 P.M.

H.R. 1235

Mr. Barr moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1235 — "To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition of the 60th Anniversary of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame."

4:06:47 P.M.

H.R. 1235

Considered under suspension of the rules.

4:06:49 P.M.

H.R. 1235

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1235.

4:21:35 P.M.

H.R. 1235

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

4:21:36 P.M.

H.R. 1235

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

4:21:57 P.M.

H.R. 2519

Mr. Barr moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2519 — "To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of the 100th anniversary of The American Legion."

4:22:06 P.M.

H.R. 2519

Considered under suspension of the rules.

4:22:08 P.M.

H.R. 2519

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2519.

4:54:01 P.M.

H.R. 2519

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

4:54:03 P.M.

H.R. 2519

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

4:54:45 P.M.

S. 810

Mr. Ferguson moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 810 — "To facilitate construction of a bridge on certain property in Christian County, Missouri, and for other purposes."

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

4:58:45 P.M.

S. 810

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

4:59:27 P.M.

H.R. 3823

Mr. Curbelo (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3823 — "To amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to provide disaster tax relief, and for other purposes."

4:59:43 P.M.

H.R. 3823

Considered under suspension of the rules.

4:59:46 P.M.

H.R. 3823

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3823.

5:39:23 P.M.

H.R. 3823

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

5:40:07 P.M.

H.R. 3819

Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3819 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend certain expiring provisions of law administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes."

5:40:22 P.M.

H.R. 3819

Considered under suspension of the rules.

5:40:24 P.M.

H.R. 3819

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3819.

5:54:05 P.M.

H.R. 3819

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

5:54:08 P.M.

H.R. 3819

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

5:54:17 P.M.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.

6:30:01 P.M.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 25.

6:30:08 P.M.

Mr. Burgess filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 533.

6:30:33 P.M.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinised business was the question on adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

6:30:59 P.M.

H.R. 3823

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3823 — "To amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to provide disaster tax relief, and for other purposes."

6:53:13 P.M.

H.R. 3823

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 245 - 171 (Roll no. 530).

6:53:28 P.M.

H.R. 2061

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2061 — "To reauthorize the North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004, and for other purposes."

7:00:40 P.M.

H.R. 2061

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 531).

7:00:41 P.M.

H.R. 2061

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

7:04:01 P.M.

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

7:26:25 P.M.

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

8:28:02 P.M.

Mr. Evans moved that the House do now adjourn.

8:28:11 P.M.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

8:28:12 P.M.

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on September 26, 2017.

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

3:26:07 P.M.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 311.

3:26:04 P.M.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

3:25:53 P.M.

Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. H. Res. 311 — "Recognizing that for 50 years the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) has worked toward stability, prosperity, and peace in Southeast Asia."

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

4:06:49 P.M.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1235.

4:06:47 P.M.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

4:06:20 P.M.

Mr. Barr moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1235 — "To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition of the 60th Anniversary of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame."

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 531).

6:53:28 P.M.

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2061 — "To reauthorize the North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004, and for other purposes."

3:24:58 P.M.

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

3:05:12 P.M.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2061.

3:05:09 P.M.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

3:04:52 P.M.

Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2061 — "To reauthorize the North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004, and for other purposes."

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

4:22:08 P.M.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2519.

4:22:06 P.M.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

4:21:57 P.M.

Mr. Barr moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2519 — "To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of the 100th anniversary of The American Legion."

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

5:40:24 P.M.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3819.

5:40:22 P.M.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

5:40:07 P.M.

Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3819 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend certain expiring provisions of law administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes."

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 245 - 171 (Roll no. 530).

6:30:59 P.M.

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3823 — "To amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to provide disaster tax relief, and for other purposes."

5:39:23 P.M.

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

4:59:46 P.M.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3823.

4:59:43 P.M.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

4:59:27 P.M.

Mr. Curbelo (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3823 — "To amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to provide disaster tax relief, and for other purposes."

Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 1141 — "To ensure that the United States promotes the meaningful participation of women in mediation and negotiation processes seeking to prevent, mitigate, or resolve violent conflict."